Intern: Manufacturing Engineer (Summer 2026)
Salem, VA, US, 24153
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
At Mack Medium Duty (MMD), you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. As the Manufacturing Engineer - Intern, you will support the production and engineering areas by securing and continuously improving the current processes for industrial engineering and assembly. This position will focus on improving methods and providing support during the assembly process. You must embrace fabrication, modification, and evaluation, supporting the assembly activities by: You will participate in designing the future of the factory by participating in exiting projects we are running. In this journey, you will report to the Director of Industrial Engineering and collaborate alongside a team of approx. 15 Engineers. The internship role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a manufacturing environment, and to support/promote the graduate’s career goals through interaction with manufacturing engineering professionals. Interns participate in professional activities at the facility by working on practical, innovative, and important projects.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Applicants must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in industrial and systems engineer or mechanical engineering at an accredited school and have completed 30 semester hours prior to the start of the internship.
- Student should have minimum GPA of 2.75
- Summer interns may work up to 40 hours per week
Personal Qualifications:
- Customer Focus
- Technical Skills
- Peer Relationships
- Integrity and Trust
- Standing Alone
- Action Oriented
- Perseverance
- Time Management
- Availability for light travel
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Mack Trucks is part of Volvo Group. Founded in 1900, Mack Trucks is an iconic brand that embodies the American spirit: pioneering, hard-working, authentic and ambitious. Mack trucks are recognized around the world as “The American Truck You Can Count On,” thanks to our durable, reliable and application-driven vehicles that get the job done. With Mack Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.
Nearest Major Market: Roanoke